Howatharra vs Isseka
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Isseka (932) sits above Howatharra (924). Isseka skews owner-occupied (95%), Howatharra runs more rental-dense (82% owner).
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Howatharra and Isseka side by side
| Measure | Howatharra | Isseka |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $320/wk | $200/wk |
| Unit rent | $200/wk | $250/wk |
| Owner occupied | 82.0% | 95.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 3 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 924 | 932 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 112 | 57 |
| Median age | 50 | 45 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 422 mm | 414 mm |
| Mean max, January | 32.3°C | 32.5°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
- For buyers
- We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.
- For investors
- Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
- For families
- Isseka edges out on average school ICSEA (932 vs 924). Isseka also has a higher family-household share (75% vs 65%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Howatharra vs Isseka: common questions
Does Howatharra or Isseka have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Isseka scores 932 vs 924 in Howatharra. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
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